Meiji Shrine: Free Entry & Visiting Tips
1 - 2 h
Shinto Shrine
Completed 1920; rebuilt 1958 after wartime destruction
1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
¥0
¥500 (optional Inner Garden); ¥1,000 (optional Meiji Jingu Museum)
Grounds open roughly sunrise to sunset; hours vary seasonally.
None for the main shrine grounds.
A Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, set within a forested 700,000-square-meter park near Harajuku.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General shrine access | Free | None — open to all | |
| Inner Garden (optional) | ¥500 | Ticketed on-site | |
| Meiji Jingu Museum (optional) | ¥1,000 | Ticketed on-site |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Meiji Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, set within a forested park of some 700,000 square meters near Harajuku. As an active shrine with open public access, the main grounds are free to enter — only the separately-ticketed Inner Garden and Meiji Jingu Museum charge admission.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Main Torii Gate
A towering wooden torii gate marking the entrance to the forested approach path.
The Forested Approach
A tranquil, tree-lined walk of roughly 10-15 minutes from Harajuku Station to the main shrine buildings.
The Sake Barrel Wall
A striking display of decorated sake barrels donated by brewers nationwide, along the approach path.
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Do You Need the Tokyo City Pass Here?
Compare Tokyo PassesNo — the shrine grounds are free to enter for everyone, with or without any pass. Only the optional Inner Garden and Museum are separately ticketed.
No pass required for entry
Free, open access to the shrine grounds at all times.
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